POLICE CHIEF MAHONEY...Brian Mahoney is sworn in as the new Scotch Plains Chief of Police Tuesday night in the municipal building before a packed audience by Township Clerk Barbara Riepe. Chief Mahoney’s daughters, Brianna and Kelly (right) assist. Town Attorney Doug Hanson watches in the foreground.

BREAKING AN ALL-TIME RECORD…Marcus Allen Graham grabs his ninth interception of the season to break the all-time Westfield High School season record set by Jan Cocozziello in 2003.
Sports: Raider Thanksgiving Hopes Dimmed by Minutemen, 27-0; Cardinals Top Blue Devils, 9-0 In 101st Football Showdown; Senior Girls Blank Juniors In Powder Puff Game, 28-0; WF’s Jeff Perrella Qualifies For Cross-Country Nationals: Photos
Devil's Den: Wallace Pool to Host Showdown, WHS vs SP-F Swimmers.

Notes: Choral Arts Messiah Sing
Popcorn: Walk The Line: Worth of the Cash

Debate: Solo and Unplugged, Bruce Is Still ‘The Boss’
Take The Stage: CDC  Musical Spins Charlotte’s Web
Book Nook: Smith's Spike, The Amazing Chicken
Heart: WYACT Concerts To Benefit Hurricane Victims

RECOUNT CONFIRMED…At the Westfield Fourth Ward recount, Councilman Rafael Betancourt scrutinizes a voter’s entry after his address was missing. Looking on are former councilman Neil Sullivan, Westfield GOP Chair Asm. Jon Bramnick, Mr. Betancourt, Michael Moussalem of the Board of Elections, County GOP Director Anthony Attanasio, Beth Nilsen, Attorney Kraig Dowd, councilman-elect Tom Bigosinski and county clerk Joanne Rajoppi.

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